☀️ Global renewable power capacity expected to grow to 7,300 GW by 2028. 🌍 Renewables predicted to surpass coal as the world’s largest electricity source by early 2025. 📈 Solar PV and wind contribute to 95% of the renewable expansion between 2023 and 2028. 💰 Despite significant growth, financing remains a primary barrier for renewable…
🏗️ Progress is rapidly underway for a Tesla Supercharger in Los Angeles featuring a unique setup. 🚗 The Supercharger site will include a drive-in theater and diner, reminiscent of a 1950s-style concept. 📸 New aerial footage reveals the initial structure starting to resemble the restaurant depicted in the permit. 🗓️ Expected to open by the…
🚗 Stellantis Ventures invests in sodium-ion battery technology developed by Tiamat. 💼 Tiamat is recognized by Stellantis Ventures as one of 11 top-performing technology startups, earning the Stellantis Ventures Award in 2023. 🌐 Tiamat is the first company globally to commercialize sodium-ion technology in an electrified product. ⚡ Sodium-ion technology is considered more affordable as…
🚗 The U.S. Department of Transportation allocated $623 million in grants to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. 🔌 The grants aim to build EV charging stations in 22 states and Puerto Rico, totaling 47 projects and 7,500 new EV charging ports. 🌐 The Biden Administration is addressing the need for charging infrastructure as…
📈 Large-scale energy storage systems in the U.S. are expected to nearly double in 2024. 🌐 California leads in energy storage capacity with over 7.3 GW installed, followed by Texas with nearly 3.2 GW. 🗺️ Arizona, Florida, and Massachusetts are also among the top U.S. states in battery capacity. 📊 The Energy Information Administration (EIA)…
💰 Tesla has reduced the price of its 2-hour Megapack variant by over $40,000. 🌎 Megapack grid-scale energy storage systems by Tesla are widely deployed globally. 📉 The new estimated price for a two-hour Megapack unit in California is $1,278,860. ⏰ The price varies depending on the state of installation, reaching as high as $1,366,970…
🌐 Tesla Megapacks have gone live in Oahu, Hawaii, marking the successful completion of the 185 MW Megapack project at the Kapolei Energy Storage (KES) site. 🎉 Drew Baglino, Tesla’s Senior VP of Powertrain and Energy Engineering, visited the site to celebrate the project’s Commercial Operation Date (COD). 📸 Baglino shared a photo on X,…
📧 Tesla is emailing customers with pending orders to reconfigure their vehicles due to new range estimates. 🔄 Buyers are requested to update their configurations by January 10 to reflect the updated range estimates and other improvements. ❌ Failure to reconfigure in time will result in order cancellation and a refund of order fees. 🚗…
📊 Tesla Model Y dominates Australia’s electric vehicle segment in 2023, selling an impressive 28,769 units. 🚗 Overall, Tesla achieves remarkable sales in Australia, reaching 46,116 units for the year 2023. 🥇 Model Y becomes the 6th best-selling vehicle in Australia in 2023, irrespective of fuel type. 🌏 Australia’s electric vehicle sector experiences substantial growth,…
🤝 Tesla partners with Samsung Electronics for an integration with SmartThings Energy platform. 🏡 The collaboration allows Tesla’s energy products like Powerwall batteries, solar inverters, and wall connectors to connect with SmartThings Energy. 🌐 The integration is made possible through Tesla’s open APIs, contributing to Samsung’s goal of providing a seamless home experience. 📱 Users…